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Mental Health Apr 25, 2026

Anxiety Disorders in India: Understanding, Recognising, and Seeking Help

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in India, yet it is routinely dismissed as 'overthinking' or 'weakness.' This…

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Non-Communicable Diseases Apr 25, 2026

Hypertension: The Silent Killer Hiding in Plain Sight in Indian Homes

Over 220 million Indians have high blood pressure — and most don't know it. Understanding hypertension could be the difference between a…

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Child Health Apr 25, 2026

Childhood Vaccination in India: Which Vaccines, When, and Why They Matter

India's Universal Immunisation Programme protects children from 12 life-threatening diseases. This parent's guide explains every vaccine, the schedule, and what to do…

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Iron-rich foods including spinach and legumes for preventing iron deficiency anaemia in women
Maternal Health Apr 25, 2026

Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Women: India’s Most Neglected Public Health Crisis

Over 57% of Indian women of reproductive age are anaemic. Iron deficiency anaemia is not just tiredness — it affects cognition, pregnancy…

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Blood glucose glucometer device and diabetes management supplies
Non-Communicable Diseases Apr 25, 2026

Type 2 Diabetes in Young Indians: Why It’s Rising and What You Can Do

India is the diabetes capital of the world — and the disease is increasingly striking people in their 30s and 40s. We…

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Maternal Health Apr 25, 2026

The Hidden Crisis: Postpartum Depression in Indian Mothers — What No One Talks About

One in five new mothers in India experiences postpartum depression — yet it remains one of the most under-diagnosed and under-treated conditions…

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Infectious Disease Apr 25, 2026

Dengue Fever in India: Symptoms, Prevention, and When to Go to Hospital

Dengue cases in India surge every monsoon season. This guide covers everything you need to know — from recognising symptoms early to…

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Maternal Health Apr 25, 2026

Understanding Preeclampsia: The Silent Danger in Pregnancy Every Woman Should Know

Preeclampsia affects 1 in 20 pregnancies worldwide and is a leading cause of maternal death. Here is what every pregnant woman —…

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Apr 25, 2026

AI and Child Cognitive Development: Benefits, Risks, and What Every Parent Should Know

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how children learn, play, and think. But what does the science say about AI's real impact on the…

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Indian woman cooking over a wood-burning fire surrounded by smoke, illustrating household air pollution from biomass cooking fuels in rural India
Blog Apr 25, 2026

When Cooking Smoke Harms the Brain: Household Air Pollution and Cognitive Decline in Rural India

A landmark Lancet study from IISc Bengaluru links polluting cooking fuels to measurable cognitive decline and a shrinking hippocampus in older adults…

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